Apr 24, 2020

Joseph Ross Hill, 26, of Meriden, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020.He was born July 14, 1993, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Philip and Lisa (Rocha) Hill. He graduated from Meriden High School where he was active in football, wrestling, and debate.Joe was a handyman, working for various companies in Topeka and also owned and operated Exceptional Joe's Handyman...

Apr 22, 2020

William “Bill” D. Button, age 90, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. Bill was born March 21, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Paul and Thelma (McDaniel) Button. Bill married Kathaleen Davis March 12, 1961. Bill served in the National Guard for 12 years. He worked at Meadow Gold Dairy,...

Apr 21, 2020

Joyce L. Cunningham, 70, of Topeka passed away at her home on April 21, 2020.  She was born June 23, 1949 in Caruthersville, Missouri, one of nine children born to Clyde and Eva Overshon Cunningham.  Joyce was raised at Blytheville, Arkansas.  She lived most of her adult life in Topeka except for a period of time when she lived...

Apr 19, 2020

Richard “Rick” D. Spencer, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home in Topeka. Rick was born July 11, 1956 in Topeka the son of Harold and Donna (Allensworth) Spencer. Rick grew up in the Hoyt area, attending Royal Valley High School. He worked throughout Northeast Kansas as a self-employed carpenter. Rick enjoyed shooting...

Apr 17, 2020

Betty L. Conaway, 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.Betty Lou was born on July 17, 1930 in Princeton, KS to Albert and Vera Harris.She was a graduate of Silver Lake High School.She married Lee D. Conaway on July 28, 1948 in Topeka, KS. They lived on their farm in northern Shawnee County and raised registered Hereford...

Apr 16, 2020

Bonnie Lee Schillings, 80, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020.   She was born January 20, 1940 in Wayne County, Michigan the daughter of Russell William and Naomi Droese Starnes.   She was raised at Leavenworth and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1957.

In 1973, she moved to Escondido, California and lived there until moving...

Apr 16, 2020

Robert Lucero, age 26, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home in Topeka.  Robert was born February 3, 1994 in Los Angeles, California the son of Robert and Melody (Palmer) Lucero.  He is survived by his adopted mother, Lena Rivera of Topeka; thee brothers, David Lucero, Daniel Gonzales and Antonio Gutierrez, all of Topeka; five...

Apr 15, 2020

Marie Merrifield, 96, long-time resident of Lake Perry, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.   She was born January 9, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, one of eight children born to Albert Thomas and Myrtle I. Hoover Danley. The Merrifields lived for many years at Lake Perry.  Marie worked at Security Benefit Life before retiring. She was a member of...

Apr 15, 2020

Brigitte Nelson, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 11, 1941 in Linter, Germany the daughter of Paul and Johanna (Rump) Kaltwasser. Brigitte graduated from high school in Germany. She met and married Frank Nelson, who was serving in the Army, March 17, 1962 in Michigan. Brigitte worked...

Apr 14, 2020

John M. Mavrovich, "Big John", 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.John was born on May 22, 1946, in Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew and Helen (Ondo) Mavrovich. He graduated from Monongahela High School, the class of 1964. He served in the Army National Guard.On November 7, 1964, John married Anita Herman in...

Apr 13, 2020

Yvonne C. Carrow, 83, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2020.Yvonne was born on January 12, 1937, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Gorman and Schrill Craig. She graduated from Saint Marks High School, the class of 1954. On February 19, 1955, Yvonne was united in marriage to Joe Carrow. Yvonne was a faithful member of Mother Teresa...

Apr 12, 2020

JoAnn H. (Brees) Judd , 65, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).JoAnn was born on October 29, 1954, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Delmer and Nettie Brees. She graduated from Highland Park High School, the class of 1972.On November 6, 1971, JoAnn was united in marriage to Allen Judd. JoAnn is...

Apr 12, 2020

Thomas F. Wade, Sr., 93, Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.He was born June 13, 1926, in Shawnee County, Kansas, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Wade. He graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was a US Navy veteran, serving in Okinawa.He was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring after over 35 years of service.On...

Apr 11, 2020

James “Jimmy” F. Bailey, Jr., age 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.  Jimmy was born August 2, 1946 in Topeka the son of James and Ruth (Johnson) Bailey.  Jimmy grew up in Topeka, graduating from Shawnee Heights High School.  Jimmy proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. ...

Apr 8, 2020

Diana M. Stone, age 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.  Diana was born September 4, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Bernard) Stone.  She graduated from Topeka West High School and then received a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University.  Diana worked for the State of Kansas as...

Apr 5, 2020

Bert "Harry" Sorber, 97, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka.He was born June 14, 1922, in Nashville, Kansas, the son of Bert Henry and Helen Belle (Hart) Sorber. He lived in Topeka since 1937. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Mr. Sorber was an Army veteran of WW II, serving in...

Apr 4, 2020

Vicki Lynn Hampton Richter, 72, passed away on April 4, 2020.   Vicki was born May 14, 1947 in Topeka the daughter of Carl and Arlene (Csitkovits) Hampton. Vicki graduated from Seaman High School in 1965.   She retired from the State of Kansas in 2015.

Vicki married Kenneth L. Richter on December 12, 1970. He survives at their...

Apr 3, 2020

Anthony S. Ibrahim, 53, of Topeka passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.  He was born May 20, 1966 at Wichita Falls, Texas the son of Souheil and Mary E. Syer Ibrahim.   Anthony was raised in Topeka and Beloit and graduated from high school at Beloit in 1986.  He had worked at Red Lobster in Topeka since 1990.  He...

Apr 3, 2020

Rebecca A. Mack, 84, loving mother of eight children, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.   She was born February 26, 1936 at Westmoreland the daughter of Clifford and Goldie J. Robinson Weber.   Rebecca had worked at St. Francis as a nurse’s aide.  She worked for St. Francis Dialysis Center as a machine technician when she retired.  ...

Apr 2, 2020

Arloa “Loy” Bond, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.   She was born in Lawrence, Kansas August 24, 1947, the daughter of Raymond E. and Hazel L. Davis, both deceased.   Arloa liked to crochet, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she loved old country music.  She was a loving friend to anyone...